Word Origin and History for persevere Expand. v. mid-14c., from Old French perseverer continue, persevere, endure and directly from Latin perseverare continue steadfastly, persist, from persevereus very strict, earnest, from per- very (see per) + severus strict (see severity).
Shake, Rattle, and Roll. Â« Back to Songs. Released in 1954...This next song was written by songwriting giant Jesse Stone who also penned The Drifterâs first release, âMoney Honeyâ. It went #1 R&B and although it didnât make it big on Pop...it did create a legend.
You Shook Me  is a 1962 blues song recorded by Chicago blues artist Muddy Waters. It features a vocal by Muddy Waters in unison with a slide-guitar melody by Earl Hooker.You Shook Me became one of Muddy Waters' most successful early-1960s singles and has been interpreted by several blues and rock artists.n the UK, Pye Records released these Muddy Waters/Earl Hooker songs on a four-song extended play 45 rpm record or EP in 1963. Reportedly, this EP was a favorite of then-teenagers Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page.